The Da Vinci Code has sold 82 million copies worldwide since its publication in 2003, and was made into a film starring Tom Hanks.

Brown's novel has 592 pages, but i n its adapted form it will be cut down to 432 pages, according to the book's Amazon page.

Aimed at ages 13 and up and with a brand new cover design, it will introduce younger readers to the fictional professor and symbologist Robert Langdon and cryptographer Sophie Neveu - who attempt to unravel an ancient code and uncover a global conspiracy.

Brown said: "My parents were educators, and so it's no surprise that I have a fascination with history and research.

"In fact, if I weren't an author, I'm sure I would be a teacher myself. It is my sincere hope that this adaptation of The Da Vinci Code sparks in young adults the same thrill of discovery that I feel while exploring hidden history and the mysteries of the world we live in."

The young adult edition will be released in the UK on September 8 and in the US on September 13.

"We're pleased that our abridged edition is going to enable more young adults to enjoy Dan Brown's international bestseller, which is packed with fascinating historical content and a clever code-breaking mystery."